breathing test

[shadow4me]

Went to the hospital and had my breathing test yesterday now have to wait till middle off July to see specialist and get results seem such a way away xx

[sassy59]

It does seem a way off when you’re waiting but it’s not really. Hope the results are good. Wishing you well. Xxxxxx

[robert7270]

This is where I started nor I'm glad I did

[Hidden]

Middle of July that’s another 2 weeks, it seems like a long time when you are waiting but it’s not too bad honestly I’ve had to wait up to 3 or 4 months before..I wish you well x

Fran

[O2Trees]

Next time S4M, ask for a print out of the results when you have the test. You're entitled to them.

[Susan1200 in reply to O2Trees]

Thanks 02Trees for information,I am going on the 10th of July for breathing test also for flight assessment, already been on holiday checked my Oxygen levels when I was on the flight which were 93 ,not bad.

[Katinka46]

Just going to say the same. I have always been able to have a print out. Even if you can’t interpret them yourself there are folk here who can explain the numbers but not diagnose, (if you see what I mean !)

So be prepared next time. And possibly ask your consultant to authorise the release of the result to you. Just in case you have a stroppy physiologist next time. But I have yet to meet one of those.

[shadow4me]

I have i know severe COPD i had to fight to see a specialist she has sent me for these test to see if i have any reversability i dont think there is but you never know thank you for your replys x

[christina1947 in reply to shadow4me]

What do you mean reversibility sorry to be asking but learning all I can

[Katinka46 in reply to christina1947]

Reversibility is when you do a Spirometry test and they take a set of readings. Then you are given an inhaled dose of bronchodilator, usually Salbutamol, the test is repeated. If there is a 15% improvement on the first set of numbers then you are likely to have asthma. But you can have both COPD and asthma.

[Ergendl in reply to Katinka46]

Like me.

[shadow4me in reply to christina1947]

Dont really know lol that is what she said on her report x

[donut43]

Same as me CT on the 9th see THE MAN on the @23rd .We must go with the flow . At least we are being cared for . So Good luck.

Dan

[robert7270]

Don't get scared, I was but learned that with treatments you can live with this pretty normal.

[lisajawea46]

Whenever lossible which is 99% of the yime I get my scans, exrays, any test results when I get them done. Many people don't know they can have this info when tests gwt done thw same day. You may still have to wait for the official report but can research some things beforehand.